Hutchinson News

New Research at K-State Swats Back at Mosquito-Borne Virus Threatening Pork Industry

Wednesday, September 24

Collaboration between the College of Veterinary Medicine and NBAF yields new JEV insights.MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers and collaborators are creating a buzz in the world of mosquito-borne virus research with a new study on Japanese encephalitis virus, or JEV, which can... Read More.

Evergy Recognized as Carl R. Ice College of Engineering 2025 Company of the Year

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is honoring Evergy as its 2025 Company of the Year in recognition of Evergy's outstanding commitment to engineering education, professional excellence and community engagement.Evergy provides electricity to more than 1 million... Read More.

KSU Foundation, Technology Development Institute Collaborate to Support Rural Innovation

Wednesday, September 24

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute is expanding its reach in rural Kansas communities by establishing the Rural Technology Innovation Assistant Program through a unique collaboration with the KSU Foundation.Through a two-year, $1 million grant to the KSU Foundation... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Athletics Announces Heartland Credit Union as Official Financial Wellness Partner

Tuesday, September 23

Pictured: (left to right) Matt Cook, Assistant Athletic Director/External Operations, Victor E. Tiger, Kaleb Hammeke, Heartland Credit Union Branch Manager.HAYS, KS — Fort Hays State University Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Heartland Credit Union (HCU), naming HCU the Official Financial... Read More.

Local Consult Meetings to Focus on Regional Transportation Priorities in Kansas

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is inviting citizens to share ideas and discuss regional transportation needs concerning highways, public transit, pedestrians and more at Local Consult meetings taking place across the state in October.“We want to hear directly from Kansans about what transportation... Read More.

Foundation Grants $600K as Part of New Housing Initiative

Tuesday, September 23

$1.5 million raised from donor gifts for fund HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation announces it is awarding more than a half-million dollars in strategic grants to two area community housing development organizations.Interfaith Housing & Community Services will receive $450,000 and New Beginnings Inc. will... Read More.

Haven Grade School Teacher Lauren Rhinehart Receives September Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award

Monday, September 22

HAVEN, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Haven Grade School 3rd Grade teacher Lauren Rhinehart as the recipient of this month’s Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations,... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Announces Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Closures

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has been notified by the Union Pacific Railroad about upcoming railroad crossing closures that will affect traffic flow in several areas beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Upcoming Railroad Crossing Closures:The crossings at 17th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and... Read More.

Reno County Annex to Close Friday Afternoon for Funeral of Former Treasurer Brenda Kowitz

Monday, September 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Avenue, will be closed to walk-in traffic from 11:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025. The closure allows staff to attend the funeral of Brenda Kowitz, former Reno County Treasurer,... Read More.

Healthcare & Insurance Forum Coming to Hutchinson – Open to the Public

Monday, September 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce invites local business owners and community members to its Healthcare & Insurance Forum on Tuesday, September 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Hutchinson Community College – Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E. 11th Ave.The... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment up Slightly from a Year Ago

Monday, September 22

Preliminary data from the Kansas Department of Labor indicates the August unemployment rate of 3.8% was unchanged from July and up a tenth of a percentage point from August 2024 as Kansas' labor force participation increased to 67%.Total non-farm payroll declined by 4.700 from... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

Friday, September 19

KINGMAN, Kan. - Preston Sauers, CEO of Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas announced a record number of attendees registered for the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Run. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM and is... Read More.